Olympics Day 1: Canada Flounders, China Picks Up First Medals Of The Games (PHOTOS)

Canada had some early setbacks in Day 1 with swimmer Ryan Cochrane being knocked out of contention in the Men's 400m freestyle and the Men's 8 Rowing Team faltering in their initial heat and needing a top four in the repechage to qualify to the final.

China's Yi Siling did not falter and earned her country their first gold medal of these Games in the Women's 10m air rifle.

Canada's Christine Sinclair, center, is hugged by her teammate Lauren Sesselmann, after scoring during the group F women's soccer match between South Africa and Canada at the London 2012 Summer Olympics, in Coventry, England, Saturday, July 28, 2012. (AP Photo/Hussein Malla)

China's Yi Siling celebrates after winning the gold medal in the women's 10-meter air rifle event at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Friday, July 27, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Josh Binstock, left, from Canada and his teammate Martin Reader, right, celebrate after defeating team Great Britain in their Beach Volleyball match at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Saturday, July 28, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

Canada's Kaylyn Kyle, left, battles for the ball against South Africa's Andisiwe Mgcoyi, right, during the group F women's soccer match between South Africa and Canada at the London 2012 Summer Olympics, in Coventry, England, Saturday, July 28, 2012. (AP Photo/Hussein Malla)

Sarah Menezes of Brazil reacts after winning gold against Alina Dumitru of Romania during the final round of the women's 48kg judo competition at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Saturday, July 28, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Russia's Becky Hammon (9) reacts as she scrambles for the ball against Canada during the women's group A basketball game at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Saturday, July 28, 2012. (AP Photo/Sergio Perez, Pool)

Kazakhstan's Yerkebulan Kossayev (L) competes with Canada's Sergio Pessoa during their men's -60 kgs contest match of the judo event at the London 2012 Olympic Games on July 28, 2012 in London. AFP PHOTO / FRANCK FIFE

Canada's Ryan Cochrane reacts following his race in the men's 400 metre freestyle heat at the Aquatic Centre in the Olympic Village at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London on Saturday, July 28, 2012. Cochrane has been knocked out of the finals after an appeal by a South Korean swimmer. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Sean Kilpatrick)

Wang Mingjuan of China competes during the women's 48kg weightlifting competition at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Saturday, July 28, 2012, in London. Wang won the gold medal. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)

Kazakhstan's Yerkebulan Kossayev (top) competes with Canada's Sergio Pessoa during their men's -60 kgs contest match of the judo event at the London 2012 Olympic Games on July 28, 2012 in London. AFP PHOTO / FRANCK FIFE

Lee Kiefer of the United States, left, and Monica Peterson of Canada compete in the round of 32 during women's fencing at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Saturday, July 28, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)

Alexander Vinokourov of Kazakhstan , center, poses for photographs with Rigoberto Uran of Colombia, left, and Alexander Kristoff of Norway, right, after winning the Men's Road Cycling race at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Saturday, July 28, 2012, in London. Vinokourov of won the gold medal, Uran took the silver and Kristoff of Norway got the bronze. (AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis)

Serena Williams of the United States reacts after defeating Jelena Jankovic of Serbia in a first round match at the All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, London at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Saturday, July 28, 2012. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Canada guard Alisha Tatham (10) is blocked by Russia center Irina Osipova, left, on a drive to the basket during a basketball game at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Saturday, July 28, 2012, in London. At right is Russia's Natalya Vieru. 15(AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 27: Mariel Zagunis of the United States carries her country's flag during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium on July 27, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Scenes from the Olympic opening ceremony

Scenes from the Olympic opening ceremony. (Getty Images)

Scenes from the Olympic opening ceremony. (Getty Images)

Scenes from the Olympic opening ceremony. (Getty Images)

Scenes from the Olympic opening ceremony. (Getty Images)

Scenes from the Olympic opening ceremony. (Getty Images)

Scenes from the Olympic opening ceremony. (Getty Images)

Scenes from the Olympic opening ceremony. (Getty Images)

Athletes march in the stadium during the Opening Ceremony at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Friday, July 27, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Actors perform during the Opening Ceremony at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Friday, July 27, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Audience members holding LED panels light up the stadium during the Opening Ceremony at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Friday, July 27, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Performers dance during the Opening Ceremony at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Friday, July 27, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

Artists perform during the Opening Ceremony at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Friday, July 27, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Fireworks illuminate the sky over the Tower Bridge and River Thames in London during the Opening Ceremony at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Friday, July 27, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis)

Smoke from fireworks surrounds the iconic Tower Bridge over the River Thames in central London, decorated with Olympic rings, during the Opening Ceremony at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Friday, July 27, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis)

Prince William and Duchess Kate at the Olympic opening ceremony (Getty Images)

Prince William and Duchess Kate at the Olympic opening ceremony (Getty Images)

Scenes from the Olympic opening ceremony. (Getty Images)

Scenes from the Olympic opening ceremony. (Getty Images)

Scenes from the Olympic opening ceremony. (Getty Images)

Scenes from the Olympic opening ceremony. (Getty Images)

Scenes from the Olympic opening ceremony. (Getty Images)

Scenes from the Olympic opening ceremony. (Getty Images)

Scenes from the Olympic opening ceremony. (Getty Images)

Scenes from the Olympic opening ceremony. (Getty Images)

Scenes from the Olympic opening ceremony. (Getty Images)

Scenes from the Olympic opening ceremony. (Getty Images)

Scenes from the Olympic opening ceremony. (Getty Images)

Scenes from the Olympic opening ceremony. (Getty Images)

Scenes from the Olympic opening ceremony. (Getty Images)

Australia's Lauren Jackson leads her country into the Olympic stadium. (Getty Images)

An Australian athlete holds up a hand-made sign while marching into the Olympic opening ceremony. (Getty Images)

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 27: Chris Hoy of the Great Britain Olympic cycling team carries his country's flag during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium on July 27, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 27: Mariel Zagunis of the United States Olympic fencing team carries her country's flag during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium on July 27, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 27: Members of the United States Olympic team enter the stadium during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium on July 27, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 27: Sir Chris Hoy of the Great Britain Olympic cycling team carries his country's flag as he leads Great Britain into the stadium during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium on July 27, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 27: Sir Chris Hoy of the Great Britain Olympic cycling team carries his country's flag during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium on July 27, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 27: Sir Chris Hoy of the Great Britain Olympic cycling team carries his country's flag during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium on July 27, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Jamaica's flagbearer Usain Bolt (C) leads his delegation during the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games on July 27, 2012 at the Olympic Stadium in London. AFP PHOTO / GABRIEL BOUYS (Photo credit should read GABRIEL BOUYS/AFP/GettyImages)

Jamaica's flagbearer Usain Bolt (C) leads his delegation during the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games on July 27, 2012 at the Olympic Stadium in London. AFP PHOTO / GABRIEL BOUYS (Photo credit should read GABRIEL BOUYS/AFP/GettyImages)

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 27: The Olympic Cauldron is lit during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium on July 27, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 27: General View as the Olympic Cauldron is lit during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium on July 27, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 27: David Beckham passes under Tower Bridge driving a speedboat named 'Max Power' which carries the Olympic Torch with its torchbearer on July 27, 2012 in London, England. Athletes, heads of state and dignitaries from around the world have gathered in the Olympic Stadium for the opening ceremony of the 30th Olympiad. London plays host to the 2012 Olympic Games which will see 26 sports contested by 10,500 athletes over 17 days of competition. (Photo by Matthew Lloyd/Getty Images)

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 27: Members of the Great Britain Olympic team enter the stadium during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium on July 27, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 27: Members of the Great Britain Olympic team enter the stadium during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium on July 27, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 27: Sir Paul McCartney performs during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium on July 27, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images)

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 27: Queen Elizabeth II declares the Olympic Games open during the opening ceremony at the Olympic Stadium on July 27, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Toby Melville - IOPP Pool /Getty Images)

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 27: General View as fireworks illuminate the sky during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium on July 27, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

A member of the India's delegation takes a picture as he parades during the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games on July 27, 2012 at the Olympic Stadium in London. AFP PHOTO / ADRIAN DENNIS (Photo credit should read ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP/GettyImages)

India's athletes parade during the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games on July 27, 2012 at the Olympic stadium in London. AFP PHOTO / LEON NEAL (Photo credit should read LEON NEAL/AFP/GettyImages)

Fireworks go off from the Tower Bridge in London on July 27, 2012, during the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games. AFP PHOTO/KIRILL KUDRYAVTSEV (Photo credit should read KIRILL KUDRYAVTSEV/AFP/GettyImages)

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 27: Torchbearer Sir Steve Redgrave receives the Olympic Flame during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium on July 27, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)